Exchange Club of Steele County

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Exchange Club of Steele County

Club meets 1st and 3rd Fridays at 7:00 a.m. Current meeting location is 1820 Hartle Ave., Owatonna.

06/16/2026

The Exchange Club of Steele County has been enjoying the visits of students sharing their perspective and experiences. Medford 2026 High School Senior Aleah Vogt of Faribault received an American flag, May 15, from Club President-Elect Randy Sobrack (standing) following her reading of the essay she wrote for Exchange's Youth of the Year contest. The Club is supporting her postsecondary education with a $1,000 scholarship. Lexi Steckelberg of Blooming Prairie, and a graduate of South Dakota State University, made a presentation to the Club, June 5, regarding her college program visit to Vietnam. Lexi is also a former Youth of the Year recipient of the Exchange Club of Steele County.

04/30/2026

The Exchange Club of Steele County prepared approximately 50 Care Bear bags distributed among the Blooming Prairie Police Department, Steele County Sheriff's Office, and the Crisis Resource Center of Steele County during April to recognize Prevention of Child Abuse Month. The bags contained a teddy bear, coloring book, crayons, stickers, and other items intended for youths experiencing an unexpected hardship or traumatic situation. Club President-Elect Randy Sobrack made presentations, April 17, in Blooming Prairie; April 23 in Owatonna with Abused Children Program Coordinator McKayla Kinsworthy (pictured right) with the Crisis Resource Center; and to Sheriff Lon Thiele (pictured left) and Sergeant Mike Smith (pictured right) at the Sheriff's Office Thursday, April 23. The national project of Exchange since 1979 has been the Prevention of Child Abuse.

04/17/2026

Lakes & Prairies District President Dennis Kehoe was at the Exchange Club of Steele County meeting Friday morning, April 17, to challenge Club members with Exchange trivia and provide updates regarding the district's convention in Owatonna, May 15-17, and The National Exchange Club Convention, July 9-11, in Omaha, Nebraska which is part of the Lakes & Prairies District.

04/15/2026

The Exchange Club of Steele County, during their meeting Friday morning, April 3, presented their quarterly $1,000 check to The Exchange Club Center for Family Unity as a result of fundraisers conducted throughout the year. Club President Dom Korbel presented the check to Center Executive Director Beth Hortop (pictured left). The Center provides parent mentoring and supervised visitation among their efforts to prevent child abuse.

04/01/2026

April is Prevention of Child Abuse Month. Please consider wearing blue on Mondays in April to show your support.

03/25/2026

The Exchange Club of Steele County Friday morning, March 20, conducted a prize drawing for the 300 raffle tickets sold as a fundraiser to benefit The Exchange Club Center for Family Unity in Owatonna. Immediate Past Club President Dean Schuette (pictured left) congratulates $1,000 prize winner Dave Lax. Schuette is also pictured with Gail Buckingham (pictured right) who had her ticket selected for a $250 prize.

03/20/2026

Larry Schroeder was the guest speaker Friday morning, March 20, at the Exchange Club of Steele County meeting at The Exchange Club Center for Family Unity office in Owatonna. Larry shared video and photos of his involvement helping with the Disabled American Veterans program in taking those veterans out pheasant hunting. He reflected on how much the veterans appreciate the opportunity and those involved with making such an experience possible.

03/19/2026

The Exchange Club of Steele County recently renewed its membership with the Blooming Prairie Chamber of Commerce and has received a digital decal noting our membership.

02/20/2026

The Exchange Club of Steele County conducted their Peace Officer of the Year program Friday morning, Feb. 20, at the VFW in Owatonna. Blooming Prairie Patrol Officer Brad Busho was recognized for his work and accomplishments while being with the Blooming Prairie Police Department. Busho holds the plaque presented to him as he is pictured with family and colleagues.

01/16/2026

Owatonna School Superintendent Tammy Champa (seated right closest to wall) and Finance Director Mark Stotts (seated left next to Champa) were the guest speakers for the Exchange Club of Steele County meeting Friday morning, Jan. 16, at The Exchange Club Center for Family Unity office in Owatonna. Champa spoke of her career path that brought her to Owatonna. Both Champa and Stotts spoke of the proposal of just over $3.7 million in budget adjustments after the levy referendum vote failed in November 2025. "Budget adjustments are never fun," said Stotts, as the adjustments are trying to keep it away from students and classrooms. In other challenges in the district, Champa said there is an attendance issue in getting students in the classroom, and cited parents as a reason for the present situation. Club members expressed appreciation for the time and information shared by both Champa and Stotts.

Address

Owatonna, MN
55060

Telephone

(507) 456-4456

Website

https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/content/about-exchange

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